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Update as of 11:30 PM, Friday 10/18/24
A shelter has been opened at Ira Jinkins Community Center, 9175 Edes Avenue. It is open now, and anyone needing shelter from the fire can arrive any time. The building has capacity for 75 people and currently has plenty of room.
Update as of 9:30 PM, Friday 10/18/24
The evacuation order is now partially lifted in designated zones, while remaining active where the fire threat remains ongoing this evening. It is clear to return home in the green zones. Residents are urged to continue to monitor public safety channels for updates. Link to updated map: https://protect.genasys.com/
Update as of 7:00PM, Friday 10/18/24
The Oakland Fire Department and mutual aid partners are currently responding to a 4-alarm brush and structure fire currently burning on 18 acres in the hills area around Mountain Blvd & Maynard Ave. Forward progress of the fire was stopped about 4pm today and as of about 6:30pm the fire was 15% contained.
Evacuation orders have been given in the area of Campus Drive and Crystal Ridge Court. A real-time evacuation map is available at https://protect.genasys.com where you can look up your location or address. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE to determine if you are in an evacuation zone, please call OAK311 by dialing 311 or (510) 615-5566.
* If your home is in a red-colored zone on the map, the evacuation order remains in place and you should evacuate now or remain evacuated.
* If your home was previously in a red-colored zone on the map that is now green, the Oakland Fire Department has assessed your area and declared it fire safe and reopened, and you are encouraged to return home promptly.
* If your home is in a yellow-colored zone, you are in an evacuation warning area. If you are at home, please remain in place, prepare to be evacuated if necessary, and check the map periodically.
* If you were evacuated and need assistance accessing shelter or other resources, go to the temporary evacuation site and register with the City of Oakland’s Emergency Management Services Division staff and/or Red Cross staff who will be stationed at Burckhalter Elementary School, 3994 Burckhalter Avenue.
The Oakland Police Department has established a perimeter around evacuated zones and will be actively patrolling. Check https://www.acgov.org/emergencysite for ongoing emergency updates.
Update from Oakland Fire Department at 3:57 pm, Friday 10/18/24
Forward Progress has been STOPPED for this 5th Alarm Fire. With multiple agencies from several counties assisting, the fast moving fire reached 13 acres. As of now, less than 10 structures impacted by fire activity.
Original Alert, 3:30pm Friday 10/18/24
The Oakland Fire Department and mutual aid partners are currently responding to a 4-alarm brush and structure fire currently burning on eight acres in the hills area around Mountain Blvd & Maynard Ave.
Evacuation orders have been given in the area of Campus Drive and Crystal Ridge Court. OFD personnel are performing door to door noticing and AC Alerts messaging is being distributed to cell phones in that area.
See a real-time evacuation map at https://protect.genasys.com – in this map, these zones should EVACUATE NOW: OKL-E176, OKL-E177, OKL-E203, OKL-E204. This is a lawful order to leave now. These zones are now closed to public access.
Check https://www.acgov.org/emergencysite/ for ongoing emergency updates.
Red Cross is on scene at the staging area to support sheltering needs as they arise. At this time no injuries have been reported.
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The City of Oakland thanks our incredible partners in this emergency response:
Cal Fire
Alameda County Fire
Hayward
East Bay Regional Park District
Fremont
City of Alameda
Contra Costa Fire
San Francisco Fire Department
Berkeley Fire Department
ALCO Fire
San Ramon Valley
Falck Ambulance
Alameda County Sheriff's Office
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